[Verse]

Poor old granddad

I laughed at all his words

I thought he was a bitter man

He spoke of women's ways

He said they'll trap you then they use you

And before you even know

Love is blind and you're far too kind

Hey boy, don't ever let it show

[Chorus]

I said I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was stronger

[Verse]

The can-can's such a pretty show

It will steal your heart away

But backstage, back on earth again

All them dressing rooms are grey

They come on strong and it ain't too long

'Fore they make you feel a man

But love is blind and you soon will find

That you're just a boy again

[Chorus]

I said I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was stronger

[Piano Solo]

Charlie!

[Verse]

When you want her lips

You get her cheek

Makes you wonder where you are

And if you want some more

Then she's fast asleep

Leaves you twinkling with the stars

I say, poor young grandson

There's nothing I can say

You'll have to learn it just like me

And that's the hardest way, ah, ooh la la

Yeah, ooh la la

[Chorus]

Everybody sing it, said

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was stronger

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger

I wish that I knew what I know now

Hey say, ooh la la